Green Lacewing Larva (Junk Bug)
Scientific Name: Family Chrysopidae
Order & Family: Order Neuroptera, Family Chrysopidae
Size: Approximately 3 to 10 millimeters in length.
Natural Habitat
Found on various plants, in gardens, and occasionally indoors near vegetation.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily carnivorous, feeding on aphids, mites, and other soft-bodied insects.
Behavior Patterns
The larvae of some species carry debris, including the carcasses of their prey, on their backs for camouflage.
Risks & Benefits
Beneficial to ecosystems as natural pest controllers, though they can occasionally give a minor, harmless nip to humans.
Identified on: 4/30/2026